US Bridges

East Market ST over W Fork Blue River

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 00.40 E of Main ST · Structure no. 8800129

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Market ST over W Fork Blue River is a concrete continuous slab carrying East Market ST over W Fork Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2039. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Market ST
CrossesW Fork Blue River
Location00.40 E of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.60574, -86.09475
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2019)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$270,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Market ST over W Fork Blue River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Market ST over W Fork Blue River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does East Market ST over W Fork Blue River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is East Market ST over W Fork Blue River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns East Market ST over W Fork Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.